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<p class=MsoNormal>Hi All,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>As you know Debra Hughes and I filed an NOIF in June 2010
regarding the formation of a new constituency group within the NCSG. The
proposed name of this group is the Not-for-Profit Organizations Constituency
(NPOC). The NPOC has been very active these last few months reaching out
to organizations and discussing ICANN proposed and existing policies. We
believe we have a strong group of ever-expanding organizations and are ready to
be formally involved with ICANN and contribute to the discussion. To this
end, we plan on filing our charter with the ICANN Board of Directors tomorrow,
November 2, 2010. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We recognize that the NCSG has concerns with the formation
of the NPOC as the NCSG charter is under review and proposes a new model for recognizing
constituency groups. Considering the latest document from the Board
regarding the NCSG charter and discussing with members of ICANN Staff and the
SIC , it is our understanding that the NCSG charter is months from
completion. The NPOC membership has opted to file now because we
wish to be formal members of the ICANN community sooner rather than later.
Submitting the NPOC charter to the Board meets the requirements under the current
procedures for new constituency formation. Please note: we, the NPOC,
fully recognize the importance of the NCSG charter and will abide by the final
document with particular attention to constituency rights/protocols and
membership.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>We are still putting the final touches to the charter (which
is quite lengthy and ICANN procedural). Below is the NPOC mission statement
which is the most important facet of the document and would be of most interest
to you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u>NPOC Mission<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class=head3 style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span
lang=X-NONE style='font-size:11.0pt'>The purpose of the Not-for-Profit Organizations
Constituency shall be to represent, specifically, the operational interests of
not-for</span><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><span
lang=X-NONE style='font-size:11.0pt'>profit and non-governmental organizations.
NPOC Members rely on the Internet and DNS policies to serve their
communities. Members shall include not-for-profit and non-governmental
organizations with missions that include, but are not limited to,
philanthropic, humanitarian, educational</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>,</span><span
lang=X-NONE style='font-size:11.0pt'> academic</span><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'> and professional development</span><span lang=X-NONE style='font-size:
11.0pt'>, religious, community associations, promotion of the arts, public
interest policy advocacy, health-related services, and social inclusion. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=head3 style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span
lang=X-NONE style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=head3 style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span
lang=X-NONE style='font-size:11.0pt'>The NPOC shall engage the ICANN community
on how proposed and existing policies and initiatives uniquely impact
not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations and the delivery of their
mission-related services. Specific operational concerns include: domain
name registration, expansion of the DNS, fraud and abuse, using the DNS to
provide and collect information to members and to serve members and
communities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=head3 style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:none'><span
lang=X-NONE style='font-size:11.0pt'>The operational concerns described above drive
how NPOC Members actively manage their infrastructure, create and improve
internal processes and controls, manage risks, and respond to and respect the
welfare of the communities they represent. The NPOC shall allow its
members to affiliate, discuss and participate in the development of DNS
policies and how they relate and may impact our operations, outreach programs
and member service delivery. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Kind regards,<br>
Amber<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Amber Sterling<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Senior Intellectual Property Specialist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Association of American Medical Colleges<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>2450 N Street NW<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20037<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(P) 202-862-6139<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(F) 202-828-0659<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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